Wind Turbine Apprenticeship - Dumfries, United Kingdom - Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd.

Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd.

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Dumfries, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

DEUTSCHE WINDTECHNIK is Germany's largest Independent Service Provider offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source.

With more than 6,600 WTGs under contract and more than 1,800 employees operating in several European countries, Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services in the European wind energy sector.

In 2015, Deutsche Windtechnik entered the UK market and now has over 640 WTG's/700MW under Service & Maintenance contracts, our aim being to expand further into both onshore and offshore markets.

Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd's head office is located in Edinburgh.

You will work closely with all departments in the UK and other group companies to ensure we are providing a level of service expected from a market leader.

Although the majority of your time will be spent working in the UK you may be expected to spend some periods working with colleagues in Germany and in other DWT group countries.

At Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd, we need to make our people our priority and make it our mission to give customers a choice outside of traditional OEM service provision.

Our vision is to be the preferred independent service provider for all wind farm owners and operators by making our services safer, cleaner, efficient, compliant, and right the first time.

Role Clarification

Deutsche Windtechnik are offering the opportunity for motivated people to start a career in renewables.

The apprenticeship scheme will last 4 years, with the first two years being day release at Dumfries and Galloway college.

Years 2-4 will be on-site training at windfarms based in Dumfries and Galloway Region.

Location - Dumfries, Scotland

Duties and responsibilities

Be diligent, punctual and behave in a responsible manner and in accordance with the requirements of Health and Safety legislation relating to the apprentice's responsibilities as an individual and always promote the company's best interests.
Initially the apprentice will develop and learn mechanical, electrical and hydraulic knowledge.
Have an unwavering drive and dedication to achieve and maintain targets set out in the apprenticeship standard with an end goal of achieving WTG technician accreditation.
Undertake training, attend courses, and carry out such work as may be required, within the relevant time scales and deadlines, in order to achieve the selected standard outcomes specified in the apprentice's personal training plan.
For the duration of the apprenticeship, you will gain practical experience, develop theoretical knowledge, whilst obtaining formal qualifications which are recognised and fully transferable with the wind industry.
You will have a keen sense of achievement and take pride in the work you undertake and produce. The ability to work efficiently within a team is essential.
On going development to become wind turbine technician covering all aspects of inspection, maintenance and repair of wind turbines

Qualifications:

Education / Professional Experience:

Five National 5/ GCSEs or equivalent at Grade 4/ C or above which must include Mathematics, English and Science.
Mathematics shall be Level 3 as a minimum.

Personal

Possess a strong commitment and enthusiasm to the role and the apprenticeship
Have a confident personality with good verbal and written communication skills
Undertake parts of your qualification on windfarms
Teamwork and collaboration
The ability to work at heights
Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions
Strategic and analytical thinker
Problem solving
Willingness to travel on occasional basis
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills

Other essentials you need to have:

Pass a pre-employment medical and fitness test before a formal offer of employment is confirmed.
You will also need to provide the correct Right to Work documentation and relevant qualifications.

Deutsche Windtechnik is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect.

Employment at DWT is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence.

DWT does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations.

We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.

Please make us aware if there are any adjustments that need to be made during the recruitment process

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